Author: OYEBANJI, HANNAH TOSIN
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 132
Release Date: 16-01-2025
Details: "You and Your Mental Health: Practical Coping Mechanisms for Common Mental Health Conditions"
Hannah Oyebanji offers an insightful guide to understanding mental health, its cultural underpinnings, and practical ways to manage common mental health conditions. Drawing on her extensive experience in clinical mental health and her background in music therapy, Oyebanji highlights the importance of addressing mental health challenges through coping strategies, cultural sensitivity, and a holistic understanding of the individual.
The book begins by examining cultural influences on self-identity and mental health perceptions. In many African cultures, personhood is understood through connections to spiritual, social, and self-agency. These frameworks shape how individuals perceive mental health, seek help, and respond to treatment.
Oyebanji explores societal attitudes toward mental health, acknowledging progress in reducing stigma while highlighting persistent discrimination and misconceptions. She emphasizes the widespread nature of mental health challenges, which are often accompanied by co-occurring disorders, and the need for accessible care, especially for underrepresented communities.
Historical perspectives on mental health treatment are discussed, tracing the evolution from asylums to humane, evidence-based care. The author highlights the importance of addressing stress, a leading contributor to mental and physical health issues, and offers music therapy as a powerful coping mechanism. Musicโs unique qualitiesโits ability to transcend language, foster community, and aid in emotional expressionโmake it an effective tool for mental well-being.
The book delves into the causes of mental illness, including genetic, environmental, and biological factors, and provides an overview of common disorders such as anxiety, depression, and ADHD. Oyebanji also addresses disparities in mental health care, particularly within the Black community, and advocates for culturally responsive approaches to treatment.
With a focus on practical strategies, "You and Your Mental Health" equips readers with tools to navigate mental health challenges, promoting resilience and a better quality of life.
EAN: 9798307230824
Package Dimensions: 9.0 x 6.0 x 0.3 inches
Languages: English
